Sensex Nifty Live Updates July 22: Markets Snap Winning Run, End with Mild Losses

Indian markets ended slightly lower on Tuesday amid mixed global cues and subdued investor sentiment. The Nifty 50 dipped 0.12% to close at 25,060, while the Sensex edged down 0.02% to settle at 82,186. Losses in auto and financial stocks weighed on the indices, with Shriram Finance, Eicher Motors, and Adani Ports among the top drags. On the upside, Eternal surged over 10%, leading the gainers despite weak quarterly earnings. Across Asia, markets closed mixed with modest gains in Shanghai and Hang Seng, while European indices traded broadly in the red. U.S. futures suggested a muted start to the session.
 

Stock Market Highlights, July 22:

• Nifty and Sensex End Flat Amid Mixed Global Cues:
  The Indian markets closed marginally lower today, with the Nifty 50 slipping 0.12% to 25,060 and the Sensex edging down 0.02% to 82,186. Despite positive momentum in select large-caps, broader market sentiment remained cautious. Global cues were mixed, with Asian indices like the Shanghai Composite gaining 0.64%, while European markets showed weakness mid-session.
• Eternal Surges Despite Profit Slump: Eternal emerged as the top gainer, rallying 10.34% even after posting a 90% year-on-year decline in Q1 net profit. The unexpected stock surge hints at underlying investor optimism, possibly tied to long-term growth potential. Other notable gainers included HDFC Life, Titan Company, and Hindalco. On the flip side, Shriram Finance and Eicher Motors led the day's losers, each down over 2%.
• Earnings Watch: Big Names Set to Report: Investors are eyeing key earnings announcements lined up for today. Prominent names like Colgate-Palmolive, Paytm (One97), Dixon Technologies, and IRFC are on the radar. The market could see fresh momentum or pressure depending on how these results shape investor expectations for the broader economy.

Stay informed with our in-depth look at what’s driving the stock market tomorrow.

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*As of 15:35 IST

Stocks to Watch Today:

Here are the top stocks to watch today following their latest earnings and key business updates.

Earnings on Radar:

A host of companies are set to release their Q1FY26 results today, drawing attention from investors and analysts alike. Among the key names reporting are Dixon Technologies, Colgate Palmolive (India), One97 Communications—the parent of Paytm—IRFC, and JSW Infrastructure. The earnings calendar also includes United Breweries, KEI Industries, Dalmia Bharat, Shyam Metalics & Energy, Mahindra & Mahindra Financial Services, Kajaria Ceramics, CreditAccess Grameen, Zensar Technologies, and Blue Jet Healthcare.

Eternal (Zomato)

Food delivery company Eternal reported a steep 90% drop in consolidated net profit for the first quarter of FY26, posting ₹25 crore compared to ₹253 crore in the same period last year.

State Bank of India (SBI)

SBI raised ₹25,000 crore through a qualified institutional placement (QIP), issuing 30.6 crore shares at ₹817 apiece. Key investors include LIC, Societe Generale, HDFC Life, HDFC Mutual Fund, and Quant Mutual Fund

Oberoi Realty

Oberoi Realty's net profit for the quarter fell 28% year-on-year to ₹421.3 crore from ₹584.5 crore. Revenue also declined nearly 30% to ₹987.6 crore, down from ₹1,405.2 crore in the corresponding quarter.

Bajaj Finance

Anup Kumar Saha has stepped down from his role as Managing Director of Bajaj Finance citing personal reasons. The board has elevated Rajeev Jain to the position of Vice Chairman and Managing Director, with his term extended until March 31, 2028.

Havells India

Havells posted a 14.8% decline in net profit for the quarter at ₹347.7 crore, down from ₹407.9 crore last year. Revenue slipped 6% year-on-year to ₹5,455.4 crore from ₹5,806.2 crore.

Stock Market Outlook for July 22:

• Muted Global Cues, Positive Start: Despite mixed global signals—Dow Jones flat and Nasdaq slightly higher—Indian markets opened positively, with the Nifty 50 starting 0.30% higher at 25,166, hinting at early optimism.
• Cautious Undertone from Derivatives Data: Low Put-Call Ratios (Nifty PCR at 0.8193 and Bank Nifty PCR at 0.8441) suggest a cautious sentiment among traders, while Max Pain levels around spot prices (25,100 for Nifty) indicate limited directional conviction.
• Domestic Support Amid FII Selling: FIIs continued to book profits (-₹1,681.2 crore), but strong DII inflows (+₹3,578.4 crore) are likely to offer near-term support. Crude oil’s dip and stable U.S. bond yields may further aid sentiment.
   

Indian Stock Market Recap: July 21

Indian stock markets started the week on a positive note, supported by gains across key sectors and firm global cues. The Nifty 50 rose 0.49% to close at 25,090, while the Sensex advanced 0.54% to settle at 82,200.

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Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) Net Buy/Sell: -1,681.20
Domestic Institutional Investors (DIIs) Net Buy/Sell: 3,578.40

*As of 09:35 IST
 

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